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Merciful is the Dark

by Sophie Clark · Cruel is the Light, Book 2

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Publishes Thursday 28 January 2027Kindle Edition · PenguinSee everything out in January 2027 →
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What to know about Merciful is the Dark

Merciful is the Dark is Book 2 in the Cruel is the Light series. Start with Book 1, Cruel Is the Light (we have reviewed it). We have reviewed 1 of the series so far.

Cruel Is the Light is the one Sophie Clark book we have reviewed.

About the book

From the publisher

DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . .

They say love conquers all . . .

But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists?

Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ?

Cruel is the Light is an epic, enemies-to-lovers romance about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history.

NOW THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY CONTINUES IN THE HEART-STOPPING SEQUEL.

Get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God’s Rome . . .

Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals – and sure to be your next obsession . . .

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Not reviewed yet

We haven’t read Merciful is the Dark yet. When our review goes up, it will replace this page.

The series in order

Cruel is the Light

This is Book 2 of 2. We have reviewed 1 of them; the rest have their own book pages.

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